Prudence Hilburn: Don't put your chili pots away just yet

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Apr 9, 2018 at 1:44 PMApr 9, 2018 at 1:46 PM

Usually at this time of the year, as spring arrives, many cooks put away their chili pots. However, the Hilburns enjoy chili the year around. Cool weather seems to be staying with us a little longer and chili, in some form, just seems right to serve.My daughter, Twila, and I recently were thinking about ways she and her other siblings enjoyed chili when they were teenagers. She mentioned one of the local restaurants that served chili dogs. She always preferred their slaw dogs, but said it was better with a spoon of chili over the top.Some home chefs liked to put chili on top of their hamburger patties. The following Chili Spoon Burgers remind me of this favorite.If it is one of those times when you are not sure if you would like a bowl of “big red” or maybe a bowl of soup, you and your family might like Chili Soup.Remember when you make chili, save any leftovers even if it is only a cup or two. It freezes well and there will probably be a time when you will want to heat it up and serve it over hot dogs or hamburgers.

—Prudence Hilburn of Piedmont, Alabama, has won more than 30 national cooking awards and written several cookbooks, including, “Simply Southern and More.” Write her at prudencehilburn@aol.com or visit www.prudencehilburn.com

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